Explaining her reasoning for the split, Von D revealed to People, "It was clear to me that we were just on two different paths in life. My friend put it best when he said I could never be more deserving of total, noble love. And as a woman, I think it's important to know your value and never lose sight of that."

The pair, who were engaged in January, called off their engagement in July. In August, the duo rekindled their relationship, only to break up again.